Bovine collagen is a naturally occurring protein in our body and numerous animals. This protein can be obtained from bovine, ovine, porcine, marine, and poultry, and foods and supplements. Bovine collagen is primarily obtained from cows and, among all the types of collagen, bovine collagen holds the majority of the share in the global collagen market. Bovine collagen is generally made by boiling cow bones and other by-products of cows and other cattle.

Bovine collagen has several health benefits, including bone loss prevention, improved skin health, arthritis relief.

BSE-free bovine collagen is extensively used in medical and nutraceutical as bovine collagen is more genetically compatible with humans than marine collagen.

Bovine collagen is one of the major building blocks in ligaments, tendons, bones, muscles, skin, and blood vessels. lt also improves skin health and helps in bone loss prevention. The demand for the product is more among aged people. However, adults who are sports enthusiasts and who take weight training are also consuming bovine collagen for better bone, tendons, and ligaments health. 

It is used in functional foods and beverages, dietary supplements, confectionery products, desserts, meat processing, among others.